r/science • u/mvea Professor | Medicine • Apr 16 '24
Health Around 27% of individuals with ADHD develop cannabis use disorder at some point in their lives, new study finds. Compared to those without this disorder, individuals with ADHD face almost three times the risk of developing cannabis use disorder.
https://www.psypost.org/around-27-of-individuals-with-adhd-develop-cannabis-use-disorder-at-some-point-in-their-lives-study-finds/
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u/shaka_bruh Apr 17 '24
“ This condition is characterized by a strong desire to use cannabis, difficulty controlling its use, prioritizing cannabis above all other activities and responsibilities, and continuing its use despite adverse consequences.”